That's the Way It Is
Unveiling Love's Melody: That's the Way It Is by The Arbors
Lyrics
That's the way it is (That's the way it is)
Expressing acceptance of the current situation, acknowledging the reality.
I love you
Simple declaration of love.
That's the way it is (That's the way it is)
Reiteration of accepting the way things are.
Now, all my blue shadows have exploded
Describing a positive transformation, moving from sadness ("blue shadows") to joy ("fantastic day").
The night is now fantastic day
Highlighting the positive change in the night turning into a fantastic day.
Now, all my grey corners have been lighted
Metaphorically referring to the removal of gloom or sadness.
You came my way, you came my way
Expressing the positive impact of someone coming into the speaker's life.
(You came my way)
(Parenthetical clarification)
I love you, love you, girl, I love you
Repetition of love, emphasizing strong feelings.
Simple little words for a boy to say
Describing the simplicity of expressing love for a boy.
(For a boy to say)
(Parenthetical clarification)
I love you, love you, girl, I love you
Repeating love declaration for emphasis.
That's the way it is, that's the way it is
Reiterating acceptance of the current situation.
(That's the way it is)
(Parenthetical clarification)
I've always been so sure of everything I do
Expressing past confidence but questioning its validity.
But I wonder now if it's really true
Reflecting on uncertainty about past beliefs.
I find I need to be
Admitting the need for preparation in communication.
Rehearsing every word I say
Desire for rehearsing and ensuring clarity in expressing love.
Complicated phrases like, "I love you"
Describing the complexity of expressing love using intricate phrases.
(I love you)
(Parenthetical clarification)
I love you, love you, girl, I love you
Reiteration of love, emphasizing its importance to the girl.
Pretty little words for a girl to hear
Describing the impact of sweet words on a girl.
(For a girl to hear)
(Parenthetical clarification)
I love you, love you, girl, I love you
Repeating love declaration for emphasis.
That's the way it is, that's the way it is
Reiterating acceptance of the current situation.
(That's the way it is)
(Parenthetical clarification)
So, if you hear my message
Addressing the listener, inviting them to listen to the speaker's message.
Voming through to you
Spelling out the message's transmission to the listener.
If you feel how strong this love could be
Expressing the strength of the speaker's love.
If your imagination varries you this far
Encouraging imagination about the depth of love.
You can simply tell me that
Asking the listener to acknowledge their love.
You're in love with me
(Parenthetical clarification)
(You're in love with me)
(Empty line, no specific meaning)
I love you, love you, girl, I love you
Describing the impact of love words on a boy.
Mighty little words for a boy to mean
(Parenthetical clarification)
(For a boy to mean)
Repeating love declaration for emphasis.
I love you, love you, girl, I love you
Concluding that this is the way things are for the speaker and the girl.
That's the way it is for us
Reiteration of the acceptance of the current situation.
That's the way it is
(Parenthetical clarification)
(That's the way it is)
(Reiteration of acceptance of the current situation)
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